The Six Foundations – Explanations by An-Najmi, al-Uthaymin and Raslan [French]

• The Six Foundations: a key doctrinal clarification

The Six Foundations - Explanations by An-Najmi, al-Uthaymin and Raslan is built around a major treatise by Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, in which he sets out six essential principles upon which the religion stands. Originally clear and accessible, these foundations were gradually obscured by ignorance, desires and innovations. This book therefore aims to restore their authentic understanding and highlight their central role in preserving sound belief and the straight path.

The reader will find the original Arabic text integrated within the book. This enables steady reference back to the matn for careful rereading and study. Moreover, the presence of the source text supports reflection and learning. The structure provides a guided progression, where each principle is presented and then clarified through complementary explanations. The whole remains consistent with scriptural evidences and the understanding of the early generations.

• Two complementary explanations of The Six Foundations

The first explanation is by Shaykh Ahmad ibn Yahya An-Najmi. His approach stands out for its methodical rigor and its constant grounding in the Quran and the Sunnah. Each foundation is examined with precision. Thus, ambiguities are addressed, and key notions such as tawhid, unity, legitimate obedience and adherence to revelation are clarified with care. This step-by-step presentation helps the reader grasp the principles in their full coherence.

The second part presents the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin, accompanied by the comments of Shaykh Muhammad Said Raslan. This section preserves the doctrinal depth of the text. However, it also develops a practical and exhortative dimension. The foundations are connected to the lived reality of Muslims. Consequently, the roots of division, weakness and misguidance are examined in light of these principles, with a constant call to reform through correct belief and sincere submission to revelation.

• A structured study in service of authentic belief

Each foundation is first established from scriptural texts. It is then explained within a doctrinal framework that clearly distinguishes the path aligned with the Sunnah from deviations that appeared over time. Indeed, this method of clarification and correction belongs to an educational tradition concerned with preserving the purity of the message and the accuracy of its understanding.

Furthermore, the study of The Six Foundations - Explanations by An-Najmi, al-Uthaymin and Raslan naturally fits within a broader path focused on the fundamentals of the religion. In this regard, the reader may also benefit from Explanation of the 3 Foundations, which likewise explores core principles of Islamic belief.

In addition, placing the Arabic matn at the heart of the volume encourages attentive reading and precise reference to the wording of the treatise. This layout makes study more progressive, while helping the reader strengthen key reference points. It is therefore suitable for learning, review and teaching, according to each reader’s level.

By bringing together these two approaches, one analytical and structured, the other pedagogical and lively, The Six Foundations - Explanations by An-Najmi, al-Uthaymin and Raslan offers a broader and balanced understanding of this central treatise. Thus, the book serves as a valuable study resource for anyone seeking to deepen the fundamentals of the religion, identify truth amid ambiguities and adhere to an understanding faithful to the texts and their authentic application.